These have been a family favorite for the last six or seven years. Instead of a tortilla, you have a base of sweet potatoes and then you pile them high with whatever toppings you like. I'm pretty sure my children will eat anything if they can put shredded cheese, guacamole, and sour cream on top.

Everyone in our family loves tacos, and enchiladas are close enough that everyone will eat them (plus they make fantastic leftovers). These ones couldn't be easier, with only six ingredients. If I'm really ahead of the game, I assemble them in the morning and then keep them, covered, in the fridge until it's time to bake them for dinner.

I love my slow cooker more than almost anything, and this is my favorite thing to make in them; it takes 30 seconds to dump everything in after breakfast. When dinner comes around, I just toast the buns with some provolone and slice up some lettuce and tomatoes and dinner is served.

My girls love polenta, and I love it as a base for all manner of toppings. It might sound fancy, but it takes just minutes to whip up. If your kids like cream of wheat or oatmeal, they'll probably love this!

I actually didn't love meatballs that much until I discovered this recipe, and it was instantly a family favorite. Plus, you can make a big batch of meatballs and freeze extra for a quick, easy dinner another night.

This recipe is magical. You really can go from zero to dinner table in 15 minutes (20 if you're slow). Between the gingery, red curry coconut broth and tender chicken, it makes it into the meal plan on the regular and delights the whole family.